Saturday, August 1st - Sunday, August 2nd
46th Annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club Show
There are different events each day during the show including tractor pulls featuring antique tractors, garden tractors and doodle bugs. Other events include tractor parades, large flea market, arts and crafts and swap meet. Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds, S. Scottville Road, Scottville.
Old Engine Club
Saturday, August 1st
Benefit Ride
"Lost Boys" Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Registration 10am, ride 12pm, dinner 5pm. Door prizes, raffles, music, silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Miss Sawyer's "Kids with a Cause." Manistee VFW Walsh Post 4499, 28th St., Manistee.
Saturday, August 1st - Friday, August 7th
Manistee Civic Players Production
Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2pm. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee.
Performing Arts
Saturday, August 1st, 6pm
West Shore Bank's Rhythm & Dunes Concert Feautring the Mega '80s Band
Rock out to your favorite music from the 1980s. Free outdoor concert with a portion of the proceeds from vendor sales donated to the music programs at three Mason County schools. Waterfront Park, downtown Ludington.
Rhythm & Dunes
Sunday, August 2nd, 10am
Antique Tractor Pull
Western Michigan Old Engine Club grounds, S. Scottville Road, Scottville.
Old Engine Club
Sunday, August 2nd, 11:30am-2pm
Annual Take-Out Chicken Dinner
St. James Episcopal Church, 82 S Wythe St., Pentwater.
Wednesday, August 5th, 7pm-9pm
LACA Summer Concert Series
Waterfront Park, 300 S. William St., Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 6th, 12pm-5pm
Bus Day to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Fees to ride the bus are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for Children 12 and under. Standard admission to climb the tower will be charge at the Lighthouse. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park, Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Thursday, August 6th, 5pm-8pm
Music in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Friday, August 7th, 6pm-9pm
Friday Night Live in downtown Ludington
Featuring music, food, and great family activities. Downtown Ludington.
Friday Night Live
Saturday, August 8th - Sunday, August 9th
Gold Coast Artisan Fair
10am-5pm Saturday; 10am-4pm Sunday. Rotary Park, downtown Ludington.
Ludington Arts & Crafts Fairs
Saturday, August 8th, 12pm-7pm
Fish Fry for Hospice
Annual fish fry/boil and auction fundraiser for Hospice of Mason County. Ludington Boat Club, Ludington.
Saturday, August 8th, 4pm-8pm
Grapes on the River
Music, food, wine, beer & spirits, hosted by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce. Manistee Municipal Marina, Manistee.
Saturday, August 8th, 7pm-10pm
Waterfront Worship Summer Concert
Waterfront Park, Ludington.
Saturday, August 8th, 8pm-11pm
Run the Pier 5k
Run the 5th Avenue pier at Manistee.
Sunday, August 9th
Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon
Participants register for a variety of swim, bike and run combination events initiating from Stearns Park, downtown Ludington.
Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon
Tuesday, August 11th - Saturday, August 15th
82nd Annual Western Michigan Fair
Tractor Pulls, Fireworks, Livestock Sales, Demo Derby, and more. Mason County Fairgrounds, U.S. 10, Ludington.
Western Michigan Fair
Wednesday, August 12th, 7pm-9pm
LACA Summer Concert Series
Waterfront Park, 300 S. William St., Ludington.
Summer Music
Wednesday, August 12th, 9pm-11pm
Ludington Bon Voyage to Summer Shoreline Cruise
Board at 8:30pm. Tickets $42. Ludington.
SS Badger Shoreline Cruise
Thursday, August 13th - Sunday, August 16th
Pentwater Homecoming
Theme: Discover Pentwater: Come for a day, a week, a life. Downtown Pentwater.
Pentwater Homecoming
Thursday, August 13th, 5pm-8pm
Music in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 13th, 7pm-9pm
Music on the Commons: Yesterday's Wine
Hart Commons, downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Saturday, August 15th, 1pm-7pm
Suds on the Shore Craft Beer & Wine Festival
Annual craft beer and wine tasting festival, live music and food. Ludington Rotary Park, downtown Ludington.
Suds on the Shore
Sunday, August 16th, 8am-12pm
VFW Pancake Breakfast
VFW Hall, Pentwater.
Wednesday, August 19th, 7pm-8pm
AFFEW Beach Sweep
Meet at South Concession Stand at Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Wednesday, August 19th, 7pm-9pm
LACA Summer Concert Series
Waterfront Park, 300 S. William St., Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 20th, 12pm-5pm
Bus Day to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Fees to ride the bus are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for Children 12 and under. Standard admission to climb the tower will be charge at the Lighthouse. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington State Park, Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Thursday, August 20th, 5pm-8pm
Music in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Sunday, August 23rd
Mason County Saddle Club Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Monday, August 24th, 7pm-9pm
General Assembly Big Band Concert
Hosted by House of Flavors, Rotary Park, Ludington.
Summer Music
Tuesday, August 25th - Saturday, August 29th
149th Annual Oceana County Fair
The five-day event features fun and exciting events at the end of summer. Area youth show off the animals they raised in the livestock barns. The Exhibition Halls house the creative exhibits produced by all ages. Thrilling fun can be found on the midway and at the exciting events at the grandstand. Oceana County Fairgrounds, Hart.
Oceana County Fair
Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm-9pm
LACA Summer Concert Series
Waterfront Park, 300 S. William St., Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 27th - Sunday, August 30th
Lisa Terry Memorial Quarter Horse Show
Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington.
Horse Shows
Thursday, August 27th, 5pm-8pm
Music in the Plaza
James Street Plaza, downtown Ludington.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 27th, 7pm-9pm
Music on the Commons: Scottville Clown Band
Hart Commons, downtown Hart.
Summer Music
Thursday, August 27th, 8pm-10pm
Sunset Beach Bonfire
Stearns Park Beach, Ludington.
Sunset Beach Bonfires
Friday, August 28th - Saturday, August 29th
Pentwater Sidewalk Sales
Great bargains during Sidewalk Sales in Pentwater.
Pentwater Sidewalk Sales
Friday, August 28th, 5pm-8pm
Pentwater Art Stroll
Stroll participating art galleries in downtown Pentwater.
Pentwater Art Stroll